What’s On at Strathpeffer Pavilion

16 Aug 2012 in Highland

2 Sep 3 pm the Highland Chamber Orchestra presents one of its popular Sunday afternoon concerts: Mozart overture to Cosi fan Tutte, Beethoven Symphony No. 1, Wagner Siegfried Idyll, Fauré Pavane, and The Joy of Small Things by Andy Evans. Tickets £8 / £6 / £1 now on sale from Pavilion 01997 420124, or from the HCO 01463 223171

www.highland-chamber-orchestra.co.uk

7 Sep 7.30 pm Blas Festival tribute to Calum Kennedy. Hosted by Fiona Kennedy and Arthur Cormack, this evening pays tribute to Fiona’s late and internationally acclaimed father. Joining them will be James Graham, Darren Maclean and Kristine Kennedy, along with old friends and acquaintances gathering together in song, story and evocative imagery, to create a picture of the legendary Calum Kennedy. Tickets – £14 full, £12 for seniors, £5 for school pupils/children, family ticket £34 for 2 adults + 2 children – are now on sale (and selling fast!) online from WeGotTickets.com and TicketWeb.co.uk, including special 24hr hotline 0844 248 5096, also in person from June’s Card Shop in Dingwall High Street and from the Pavilion either in person or by ringing 01997 420124 (9 to 6 Monday to Friday)

www.blas-festival.com/dihaoine–friday-7th.html

21 Sep 8 pm Glasgow Phoenix Choir – we’re delighted to welcome one of Scotland’s greatest choirs back to the Pavilion. Springing from the ashes of the legendary Orpheus Choir, the Phoenix has since proved to be a more than worthy successor. As on previous visits to the Pavilion (and at concerts elsewhere), special guests will be Glasgow Phoenix’s favourite Gaelic choir – our own Dingwall Gaelic Choir, regular prizewinners at the National Gaelic Mod and various local mods. Tickets £10 (conc. £8) online from WeGotTickets.com and TicketWeb.co.uk – also now on sale at June’s Card Shop Dingwall and from Pavilion in person or by ringing 01997 420124 (9 to 6 Mon to Fri)

www.phoenixchoir.org

www.facebook.com/dingwall.choir

29 Sep 8 pm Dr. Feelgood: touring pretty much continuously since 1973, Dr. Feelgood always give 100% of the finest British rhythm and blues to make you feel good. Performing such hits as “Milk & Alcohol”, “Down At The Doctors” and “Roxette”, the Doctors will see you now! Tickets £15 (conc. £14, school pupils £6) online from WeGotTickets and TicketWeb. They’re also on sale via TicketWeb 24-hr hotline 08444 771000, June’s Card Shop Dingwall and the Pavilion office 01997 420124 (9 to 6 Monday to Friday).

http://drfeelgood.org

30 Sep NEW DATE 11 am to 4 pm Autumn Wedding Fair – another chance for couples planning their special day to be inspired by the Pavilion and meet many top local suppliers of wedding-related services. Free entry for visitors on the day. Anyone who wishes to exhibit at the event should ring Andrew or Mary Dawn on 01997 420124

www.strathpefferpavilion.org/weddings.asp

3 Oct 8 pm “The Man Who Had All the Luck” by Arthur Miller. Nationally renowned Sell A Door Theatre Company, in association with the acclaimed Mull Theatre, tour Miller’s masterpiece across the UK for the first time. Tickets £12 / £11 / £6 on sale soon.

http://mulltheatre.com

www.selladoor.com

4 Oct 8 pm Scottish Opera returns to the Pavilion, this time with Verdi’s great opera “La Traviata”. A fresh look at Verdi’s deeply moving and ever-popular tale of a love denied, this new production also celebrates the 200th anniversary of Verdi’s birth. Director Annilese Miskimmon (newly appointed Artistic Director of Danish National Opera) gets right to the heart of the story in a production that centres on the turbulent relationships at its core. Tickets now on sale from WeGotTickets.com, TicketWeb.co.uk and Pavilion office, £14 full price, £5 for under 26s, no other concessions.

www.scottishopera.org.uk

7 Oct 10 am to 5 pm Antiques & Collectables Fair organised by Friends of the Pavilion, with a variety of stalls offering books, postcards, silver, glass, jewellery, paintings, china and porcelain as well as a range of collectables. Free entry for the public, tea/coffee and shortbread will be on sale.

19 Oct 12 noon to 7 pm and 20 Oct 10 am to 5 pm Food & Craft Fair organised by Friends of the Pavilion. Free entry for the public. Anyone wishing to book a table should ring Frances on 01997 421344

26 Oct 7.30 pm Fashion Show organised by Friends of the Pavilion, in association with the Puffin Pool, Dingwall. Donated clothes will be modelled by both men and women and all clothes will be for sale at the event.  Tickets £5 for adults and £3 for children will be on sale at the Puffin Pool Dingwall and at the Pavilion.  All proceeds go to the two charities.

www.puffinpool.co.uk

27 Oct 8 pm Dancing Queen – The Show! Widely recognised as the UK’s most spectacular ABBA tribute theatre show, featuring dancers and vocalists, Dancing Queen is packed with all of ABBA’s greatest hits, performed with dazzling showmanship that only a true live band can accomplish.  So dust down your platforms, put on your flares and sing along with all of your favourites including: ‘Waterloo’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Thank You For The Music’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Winner Takes It All’, ‘Gimme, Gimme, Gimme’ and many more. Tickets £12 (£6 for school pupils) on sale soon.

www.abba-cadabra.co.uk

2 Nov 8 pm Skerryvore – originally from the Isle of Tiree and now based in Glasgow, Skerryvore are favourites on the music festival circuit, feature in VisitScotland’s current TV ad and have thrilled audiences from Chicago to Shanghai. Lead singer Alec Dalglish won the Frankie Miller Songwriter of the Year award last year. Their sound has evolved in recent years but still maintains a strong ceilidh element. Tickets £15 on sale soon

www.skerryvore.com

3 & 4 10 am to 4 pm Exclusively Highlands Christmas Fair

Nov www.exclusivelyhighlands.co.uk

Plus conferences, weddings, functions and other private events not included on this list

Strathpeffer Pavilion 01997 420124

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